A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 613174 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 613219 epoch_slot_no: 8419 block_no: 613144 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-02-12 20:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc6fcbcc388b44bf83607c73b015ead1f3d893f10c17c72ad4e5c60161dba802Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: